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Play Space Strategy 2022-2030
Consultation has concluded
City of Darwin is planning for the future of Darwin’s play and active recreation spaces.
A draft Play Space Strategy 2022-2030 has been prepared, setting out a framework to provide an accessible network of play and active recreation spaces to encourage active living for all ages and abilities.
Our vision is to provide and maintain vibrant outdoor spaces that support children, youth, families and adults to recreate, have fun and participate in creative play and physical activity.
Play and active recreation spaces include traditional playgrounds and sites such as basketball courts, tennis courts and exercise stations. For the purpose ofContinue reading
City of Darwin is planning for the future of Darwin’s play and active recreation spaces.
A draft Play Space Strategy 2022-2030 has been prepared, setting out a framework to provide an accessible network of play and active recreation spaces to encourage active living for all ages and abilities.
Our vision is to provide and maintain vibrant outdoor spaces that support children, youth, families and adults to recreate, have fun and participate in creative play and physical activity.
Play and active recreation spaces include traditional playgrounds and sites such as basketball courts, tennis courts and exercise stations. For the purpose of this consultation, it does not include ovals, swimming pools or bike paths.
Across the Darwin municipality, City of Darwin currently provides the following play and active recreation spaces:
What | How many |
Playgrounds | 124 locations |
Basketball Courts | 9 locations |
Exercise Stations | 17 locations across 11 parks |
Public Tennis Courts | 8 courts across 3 locations |
Skate Parks | 1 location |
The map below shows the location of these play and active recreation spaces.
We want to hear from you
City of Darwin is seeking your feedback on current use, preferences and local knowledge of Darwin’s play and active recreation spaces, to help us understand what is most important to the community.
The draft strategy can be viewed in the Document section.
Information stalls also will be at the following locations to give people an opportunity to discuss the draft strategy and provide feedback:
- Saturday 24 September, 9-11am, Lake Alexander Playground/East Point Exercise Station
- Monday 26 September, 10am-12pm, Holzerland Park, Malak
- Monday 26 September, 4-6pm, Bicentennial Park Play Space
- Wednesday 28 September, 5-7pm, Jingili Water Gardens & Skate Park
You can also provide feedback by:
- Completing the survey below
- Sharing your ideas through the Ideas tab below
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this consultation.
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Tell us your big ideas for future play and active recreation spaces in City of Darwin!
12 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Do you have an innovative idea for your local play or active recreation space? Have you seen something different in another city that you think could be used used in our play spaces?
Tell us your ideas here.
Rhiannonabout 1 year agoFences!
Please fence children’s playgrounds. I don’t go to playgrounds unless I have my husband with me as I have twins. It is too risky if they both decide to run in opposite directions (which is often) and most playgrounds are next to a road or a body of water.
0 comment3Samabout 1 year agoMusical walkway!
We saw this one at the Pod Playground in Canberra. The ground had built in metal bells that would make noise when you ran across them, all in tune! I wonder if this could be made in a way that when a wheel chair rides over them it works too? So it is accessible to all. Would be a lovely addition to any playground.
0 comment9Moil residentabout 1 year agoRoad safety play area
Smaller scale version of the Parap road safety centre. Might encourage families to ride bikes/scooters and also wheelchair accessible.
0 comment8KJ12 months agoNew basketball court with shade/weather protection for Moil
0 comment0Jmcwabout 1 year agoBike pump track and skate park
Kids bitumen bike pump track in grass area of bagot park. Found all over Australia except in darwin! Look at WA country towns. Also a decent and improved skate park
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Key Dates
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12 September 2022
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07 October 2022
FAQs
- What is Active Recreation?
- What is a Play Space?
- What about ovals, pools and bike paths?
- What does accessible and inclusive mean for a Play and Active Recreation Space?
- What is a Play Space Strategy?
- What is Council’s vision for play spaces in Darwin over the next 8 years?
- Why are we being asked to provide feedback?
- How will Council determine what spaces and facilities are needed?
- What is the difference between a Local, District and Regional Play Space?
Photos
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Wulagi Oval Playground.JPG
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Nation Cres Basketball Court.JPG
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Robyn Lesley Park Playground.JPG
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East Point Exercise Station1.JPG
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East Point Exercise Station2.JPG
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Ted Rowe Park Basketball Court.JPG
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Jingili Watergardens Playground.jpg
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Jingili Watergardens Playground.jpg
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Jingili Skate Park.jpg
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Nakara Oval/Macredie St Playground.JPG
Who's Listening
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